Henan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s production of traditional Chinese medicinal materials has maintained stable growth in recent years, an agricultural official said this week. The supply capacity of traditional Chinese medicine materials has continued to climb. The planting areas have now reached around 50 million mu (3.33 million hectares) across China, doubling over the past decade, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: With a resounding whistle, a container train carrying leather goods set off from Putian Railway Station in Zhengzhou this week. After reaching Qingdao Port by rail, the goods will seamlessly transition to a maritime route bound for Spain, where they will be shipped to the European market. “It’s the first time Henan […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week reviewed the progress of Denmark’s $2 billion investment in Pakistan’s maritime sector. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry met with Danish Ambassador Jacob Linulf to discuss the project. They focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed last year. Both sides emphasized the […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia: Producer prices in Bulgaria this week saw significant growth at the beginning of 2025, positioning the country among the fastest-growing in the European Union. According to Eurostat data, Bulgaria recorded the second-highest increase in producer prices within the EU in January 2025. Producer prices across the euro area and the EU increased more […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy is advancing its crypto regulatory framework through Legislative Decree 129/2024, aligning domestic law with the EU’s MiCAR. With enforcement set for June 2025 and oversight by Consob and the Bank of Italy, the initiative aims to balance innovation and risk, mirroring similar shifts in Washington Driving the future. Italy is moving decisively […]
Read MorePaul Carter and Kitty Knowles Tokyo: In Japan, a smelly waste product is being reimagined as a potential clean fuel of the future that is powering cars and tractors. We’re being eyed suspiciously by dozens of cows. Their breath fogs cartoonishly from their nostrils. It’s a brisk morning in snowy Hokkaido, an island in the […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhangzhou: In its bid to become an international consumption center city, Zhengzhou city, capital of Central China’s Henan province, is focusing on the development of new consumption spaces, scenarios, models and growth drivers. Large commercial complexes play a pivotal role as significant consumption hubs. Over the past two years, Zhengzhou has continuously driven […]
Read MoreMia Shah – Gwadar Pro Beijing: Recently, Tongwei Group entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with three Pakistani companies—Perfect Services, Nimir Energy, and Mateen Sons—for the supply of 650 MW of solar modules. This collaboration emphasizes Tongwei’s high-efficiency TNC-G12/G12R modules. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency, Pakistan receives over 3,000 hours of sunlight each […]
Read MoreBerlin: US President Donald Trump this week sparked a tariff war with the US’ three largest trading partners, slapping 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and doubling an already imposed import tariff on China to 20%. On Thursday, he backtracked and postponed the tariffs on multiple imports from Mexico and some from Canada, but emphasised […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: In the first month of 2025, Henan Zhongyu International Port Group operated 303 China-Europe freight trains, transporting goods worth approximately $490 million with a total weight of about 385,000 tons. This marks the highest January record in the company’s history, laying a solid foundation for high-quality development in the new year and […]
Read MoreNewswire Paris: French investigators have opened a probe into social media platform X over allegations that the company owned by billionaire Elon Musk manipulated its algorithm, the Paris public prosecutor’s office said on Friday. In a written response to POLITICO, the prosecutor’s office said the investigation followed a “report from a member of parliament dated […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: Denmark will halt all ongoing offshore wind tenders as the existing framework where no subsidies are offered does not work under current market conditions, its energy minister said this week. The global offshore wind industry has been hit by surging costs, rising interest rates and supply chain bottlenecks. Denmark said in December that its […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China’s railways have transported over 200 million passengers since the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush kicked off on Jan. 14, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (China Railway) said. As of Jan. 30, the country’s railways had transported a total of 206 million passengers, according to the China Railway. The transportation was […]
Read MoreGlobal Times For many Chinese, the heart of the Spring Festival lies in family reunion. This year, what makes the festival more special is that the Spring Festival has been inscribed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This gives the Chinese festival a global connotation. The Global Times selects the opinions of some foreign […]
Read MoreNewswire Washington: US President Donald Trump this week said his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping was friendly and he thought he could reach a trade deal with China. The leaders of the world’s two biggest economies discussed issues including TikTok, trade and Taiwan in a phone call before Trump took office. Since taking office, […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: In 2024, the total import and export value of foreign trade in Central China’s Henan province reached 820.17 billion yuan, ranking among the top 10 nationwide for five consecutive years, with a year-on-year increase of 1.2 percent, reflecting resilience and momentum for sustained development, according to Zhengzhou Customs on January 16. In […]
Read MoreDing Gang US President Donald Trump’s inauguration has recently become a focal point for the media. My attention was drawn to a group photograph featuring some American business leaders gathered at the ceremony, including Elon Musk from Tesla, Tim Cook from Apple, Jeff Bezos from Amazon and Mark Zuckerberg from Meta. These names and faces […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Despite facing challenges in environmental protection amid efforts to boost its economic recovery, China has made consistent progress over the past year, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment said. In 2024, the average density of PM2.5 particulate matter in the country’s 339 major cities was 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, down 2.7 […]
Read MoreChina Economic Net Beijing: China’s sales of home appliances surged in 2024 under its policy-backed trade-in program, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). Retail sales of home appliances and audio and visual equipment under the scheme reached 1.03 trillion yuan (about 143.29 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, according to data from the National Bureau […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy has always been a highly desired location for tourism, residence and property purchase. With its picturesque landscapes, artistic and cultural importance, and rich history, it checks the boxes for many expats. Foreigners are also drawn to the mild Mediterranean climate and lower cost of living, making Italy a popular destination for retirees. […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China will further implement the special campaign to stimulate consumption, actively expand imports and attract foreign investment this year, according to a national commerce work conference held in Beijing this week. The country will step up efforts to implement the consumer goods trade-in program, according to the meeting. More diversified consumption scenarios […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: “The online system allows users to complete various operations, such as supplementary declarations and tax payments. Once the customs review is approved, tax payment can be processed online, all without any fees.” On January 6, Mr. Tian, the recipient of an international mail item, completed the process with the remote directions from […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On January 6, the Information Office of the People’s Government of Henan Province held a press conference. Huang Dongsheng, director-general of the Department of Culture and Tourism of Henan Province, highlighted at the conference that the year 2024 witnessed significant growth in the province’s cultural and tourism sectors. For the first time, […]
Read MoreAthens: Greece’s Ministry of National Economy and Finance this week announced implementation of European Union rules for the protection of cryptocurrency holders as the number of people using digital currencies in the country has grown, and fears that they could be targeted by scammers have also increased. “The new regulation does not eliminate the risk […]
Read MoreGlobal Times According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of China on January 13, the total value of China’s import and export of goods trade in 2024 was 43.85 trillion yuan ($5.98 trillion), a year-on-year increase of 5 percent, the scale of which hit a record high. Among them, foreign trade gained […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: When setting economic growth targets for 2025, China will consider both needs and possibilities and ensure coherence with medium and long-term planning, an official with the country’s top economic planner said this week. A senior National Development and Reform Commission official, Yuan Da, told a press conference that China’s economy will face […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Copenhagen: Denmark this week updated The Positive List for Skilled Work and Positive List for people with a higher education looking for jobs in the country. The Positive List is a scheme that allows foreign workers to work and reside in Denmark if offered a job. The Positive List for Skilled Work […]
Read MoreGlobal Times After China became the world’s largest car exporter in 2023 for the first time, with an export volume of 5.221 million units, several media outlets and market organizations recently predicted that the country will maintain its position as the top car exporter in 2024. Cui Dongshu, secretary general of the China Passenger Car […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Without borders or seas, Zhengzhou is also thriving towards the ocean by leveraging its inland port to go out to the sea. On November 26, the China Railway United Logistics Zhengzhou Center Station in the Zhengzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone was bustling. Looking down from the sky, the container yard was […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Henan issued government bonds totaling 70.8 billion yuan, all of which are refinancing bonds, according to the Henan Provincial Department of Finance on December 2. These funds are designated for swapping existing hidden debts, repaying outstanding obligations, and covering the principal of maturing local government bonds. The bonds issued include 5-year refinancing […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: Strong momentum in the dining and retail sectors, a vibrant cultural and tourism market, and a higher quality of life driven by trade-in programs. With a series of policies aimed at boosting domestic demand and consumption taking effect, Henan’s consumption potential is accelerating. In October, the province’s total retail sales of consumer […]
Read MoreRepresentatives of the Belarusian tourism industry took part in an information tour of the Chinese Province of Henan at the end of November, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency. The delegation included representatives of the tour operators authorized by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China to receive groups […]
Read MoreWashington: US trade officials announced on Nov 29 a new round of tariffs on solar panel imports from four South-east Asian nations after American manufacturers complained that companies there are flooding the market with unfairly cheap goods. It is the second of two preliminary decisions that President Joe Biden’s Commerce Department is making in 2024 […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: This year marks the 10th anniversary of China’s proposal to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. Over the past decade, Henan province has significantly contributed to China’s deep connection with Latin America. Henan has positioned itself as a logistics hub connecting the Chinese and Latin American markets, thanks to […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: China this week reached a significant milestone in the new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, becoming the first country in the world to achieve an annual production volume surpassing 10,000,000 vehicles. This marks a major achievement in the global shift toward sustainable transportation. At the same time, Central China’s Henan province, which has […]
Read MoreNewswire Beijing: BRF has signed an agreement with OSI Group subsidiary Henan Best Foods to purchase a processed foods plant in the Henan Province of China. Th potential transaction is valued at US$43 million, BRF revealed in an announcement to the market, which can be found on the company’s investor relations webpage. The plant was […]
Read MoreGlobal Times From Tuesday to Friday, the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit took place in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang Province. This year marks the 11th anniversary of the summit, officially opening a new chapter in its second decade. Artificial intelligence (AI), a key area in global technological advancement for the next decade, has […]
Read MoreGlobal Times Zhuhai: China has showcased for the first time the Jetank heavy unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Airshow China 2024, which wrapped up on Sunday. The large drone can not only carry missiles and bombs, but also smaller drones, earning it the nickname “swarm carrier.” The Jetank heavy drone, displayed at the outdoor […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan and Denmark this week held the fourth round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Islamabad. The Pakistan delegation was led by Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), Ambassador Shafqat Ali Khan, while the Denmark side was led by State Secretary for Foreign Policy, Ambassador Lisbet Zilmer-Johns. The two sides conducted a comprehensive review of […]
Read MoreHenan Daily Zhengzhou: On November 5, at the awards ceremony of the Super Terminal Expo held at the Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong, Henan Airport Group was honored with the Service Excellence Award for Asia-Pacific Airports, becoming the only airport of Chinese mainland to receive this recognition. Thanks to years of continuous efforts, Zhengzhou airport, […]
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